Zongman: I accidentally picked up a JK

Kyoto, formerly known as Heian-kyo, is one of the important cities in the Osaka metropolitan area among Japan's three major metropolitan areas.

It was the capital of Japan for more than 1100 years until Tokyo was established as the capital in 1868. Since the 20th century, the two sides have not stopped arguing about which is the real capital of Japan, and Kyoto's tradition is their greatest heritage.

The layout of Kyoto was modeled after the Tang Dynasty's capital, Chang'an City. The roads from east to west were called "lu", and those from north to south were called "tong".

There are roads from No. 1 to No. 9, and Mari's home is on No. 9. Or, in other words, all roads belong to her (which is different from reality).

"Are all these your homes?" Sayu was amazed by the quaint buildings through the car window.

"Yes and no." Manari had no intention of showing off, "Many of them were merchants who opened stores in this area in the past. Gradually, they also called themselves the Kujo family, and tacitly accepted it as my family's territory."

Influenced by the Tang Dynasty, the Five Regents all had their own fiefdoms.

"Wow," Mingyou also showed surprise, "Miss, have you ever gotten lost in your house?"

"No, a servant showed me the way."

"I forgot that the young lady doesn't have to walk by herself." Mingyou complained unconsciously.

Zhenli knew that Mingyou didn't mean any harm, and she even looked at Mingyou with some appreciation.

"As expected of a Taoist priest, he is not easily affected by praise or criticism. At least he definitely doesn't care as much about money as he actually does."

Mingyou had seen enough of his own home. No matter how prosperous the Jiujiao family was, it was not as prosperous as the Tang family. The Jiujiao family occupied the streets, while the Tang family could be called a small town.

After someone drove to pick up the four people from the station, it took only more than half an hour to reach Jiujiao Road. If it was the Tang family, it would take at least an hour.

About ten minutes later, the convoy drove into a mansion. Maids in plain kimonos stood on both sides of the road. After Mingyou and others got off the car, they all bowed:

"Welcome young lady and guests——"

"Good fellow." Mingyou looked at Mari with interest, "If it were men in formal suits bowing together, then Mari would definitely be the daughter of the underworld."

"Seems interesting?" Sayu was eager to try.

Mari couldn't do anything about the couple, so she rolled her eyes and took them to the reception room to meet the masters of the Kujo family, her father and mother.

After the three left, Mari's behavior made the maids whisper. When Mari was at home, she never rolled her eyes, which was a disrespectful but cute behavior that matched her girlish image.

If they knew that their noble eldest daughter also liked the domineering president and that his love only worked on Mingyou, they would probably not believe it.

In addition to the servants and Mari's parents, there were also her grandparents in the reception room.

This surprised Mingyou. Even if they were friends, it wouldn't be necessary to be so formal, right?

Unless there is some other meaning, marrying into the family should not be a possibility. However, it is not impossible to win over Mingyou and make him work for the Kujo family.

"Welcome to our Kujo family as friends of Mari." Mari's father was a handsome middle-aged man with a calm and heroic look between his brows.

Mari's mother is just like Mari in middle age, her beautiful face shows traces of time.

The two old men are also very elegant, and one can tell at first glance that they are highly respected and virtuous people who have grown up in a superior environment for many years.

Sayu couldn't help but get nervous in front of the four elders, and her palms were slightly sweaty. She had come into contact with too few people since she was a wanderer, and the children in the convenience store were all kind-hearted, so she couldn't adapt to this atmosphere.

Mingyou put his hand on her shoulder, transferring his warmth.

"Don't be nervous." Mingyou whispered to Sayu.

It was as if the cotton pants handed to her by her mother in the winter in Northeast China gave Sayu the courage and strength to face the wind and snow.

"Thank you for your hospitality." Sayu bowed, "I am Sayu Ogihara, a good friend of Marie and also Luo Mingyou's lover."

"I guess I've been introduced by Zhenli," Mingyou took back his hand, calmly, "Then let me formally introduce you, Luo Mingyou, from the Tang Dynasty, and a close friend of Zhenli."

After hearing this, Zhenli turned her head to look at Mingyou.

It seemed like this was the first time he used the word "close friend" to describe his relationship with her.

But there is nothing wrong with what he said. The same is true for Marie. They are all "friends", only Meiyu has reached the level of a close friend, Sayu cannot.

"He is indeed a handsome man." Mari's father smiled and bowed slightly, "Mari's father, Kujo Touyue."

He didn't introduce himself as the "head of the family". It seemed that this was a family dinner, at least for now. Mingyou also took the opportunity to bow briefly.

"I heard from Xiaozhen that you are very handsome. I didn't expect that you are even more handsome than the description." Dazhenli, no, Zhenli's mother has fine crow's feet at the corners of her eyes when she smiles. "I am Zhenli's mother, Kujo Miki."

"Hello, hello. I've also heard about you, Madam, from Manri. You are indeed young and beautiful."

"Would Mari say something like that?" Miki pursed her lips and looked at her daughter with a smile.

Mari mercilessly dismantled the issue: "He had his own ideas, but I agree with them too."

When Mari returned to Kyoto from Tokyo for the first time, her family noticed a change in her.

More humane. In the past, Marie was elegant and excellent, although this image was not a disadvantage.

Now Mari can be normal in not following the "rules of etiquette" with her family, just like an ordinary girl who has a close relationship with her parents. The Kujo family is not the kind of inhumane big family in novels, and they are naturally happy and delighted with Mari's changes.

Originally, if they really wanted to, they would let Marie and Mingyou get married. Every family has done this, and they treat them very well, just like their own sons.

Unexpectedly, half a month ago, they received news that Mingyou was in love... This made them feel a little uncomfortable.

"What's wrong with my daughter?"

At Mari's request, they didn't investigate Sayu's background. It would be bad to create a rift between their daughter's good friend.

A few days ago I learned that Mari and Sayu have become good friends again...it's pretty complicated.

"Is it a pure friendship between a man and a woman?"

In this case, it would not be impossible if we could recruit the Kujo family to do some work or something.

People always change, what if the two of them get together again?

Zhenli had mentioned the idea of ​​winning over Mingyou before, but she gave up after getting closer to Mingyou, not wanting to affect their friendship. But she couldn't stop her family, and talented people would be the focus wherever they went, whether they were being won over or targeted.

After Manari's grandparents were introduced, the group went to eat.

Unlike Western long tables and Chinese round tables, Mari's house is a typical Japanese style. Each person has a small square table in front of them and kneels on the ground to eat.

Mingyou was not used to kneeling, so he just crossed his legs. Knowing that he was a Tang countryman, the Jiujo family did not think Mingyou was impolite and smiled kindly.

There was no rule of not talking while eating. Everyone ate and talked, and then drank some wine. As they drank, Manari's grandfather nature was exposed.

"Ah, it's still more comfortable to drink like this!" Grandpa Zhenli also sat cross-legged on the ground, "Luo Jun, I will call you Mingyou too. I heard that I was so relieved when you slapped Sigong Huangguang. Those low-class people don't care about aristocratic etiquette at all, they only care about dirty money, how many people have been ruined by them, kid. I toast you a glass!"

"It's just a small matter." Mingyou replied, "I can't stand being bullied, no matter who it is. And thank you to Zhenli, if it weren't for her, I would be in a lot of trouble."

"You have also helped Mari a lot. My daughter has become much more cheerful since she met you."

Mingyou is well-known among the Five Regents. He is the first person who dares to attack the heirs of the three major consortiums. Just because of this, Mingyou will be treated with courtesy wherever he goes. Because the contradiction between the emerging consortium and the traditional aristocracy is irreconcilable and there is no possibility of compromise. The enemy of my enemy is a friend who needs to be united.

The three men each had their partners to take care of them, leaving Manri alone.

"No, three servings of dog food at home?"

Manri was very angry because she had no one to take care of her.

"Miss, how about you pour me a glass?"

"Nishine." Marisa rolled her eyes at Mingyou.

"Then I'll pour it for Mari!" Sayu moved over excitedly.

"Xiaoyou, you... oh yes, you're 18."

Everyone was happy, so it was okay to let Xiaoyou drink once. It was a good opportunity to see where her limit for drinking was.

Sayu and Mari, who abandoned Mingyou, poured wine for each other and drank it together.